From Child Prodigy To Hero: The Violinist Who Saved Jewish Musicians From The Holocaust

In the dark days of the Holocaust, when millions of Jews were being persecuted and murdered, one man risked his life to save thousands of Jewish musicians. That man was Bronisław Huberman, a world-renowned violinist and conductor.

Huberman was born in Częstochowa, Poland, in 1882. He began playing the violin at the age of four and quickly became a child prodigy. By the age of 12, he was performing concerts throughout Europe. In 1903, he made his debut in the United States, where he was hailed as a rising star.

Bronislaw Huberman: From child prodigy to hero, the violinist who saved Jewish musicians from the Holocaust (The Groundbreakers Book 1)

by Peter Aronson

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Huberman's career was interrupted by World War I. He served in the Polish Army and was wounded in action. After the war, he resumed his musical career and became one of the most celebrated violinists in the world. He toured extensively and performed with the world's leading orchestras.

In 1933, Hitler came to power in Germany. Huberman, who was Jewish, knew that his life was in danger. He decided to leave Germany and move to Switzerland. In 1936, he founded the Palestine Orchestra, which was made up of Jewish musicians who had been forced to flee Nazi Germany.

In 1938, the Nazis annexed Austria. Huberman knew that the Jewish musicians in Austria were now in danger. He organized a rescue operation and helped to smuggle hundreds of Jewish musicians out of Austria and into Switzerland.

In 1939, World War II broke out. Huberman continued to work tirelessly to save Jewish musicians. He organized concerts and fundraising events to raise money for the rescue operation. He also helped to find safe havens for Jewish musicians in the United States and other countries.

By the end of the war, Huberman had saved over 1,000 Jewish musicians from the Holocaust. He was hailed as a hero and was awarded the Medal of Freedom by the United States government.

Huberman died in Switzerland in 1947. He is remembered as one of the greatest violinists of all time and as a hero who saved thousands of lives during the Holocaust.

Legacy

Huberman's legacy continues to inspire musicians and humanitarians around the world. The Bronisław Huberman Institute, which he founded in 1936, continues to provide support to musicians in need. The Huberman Orchestra, which was founded in 1983, performs concerts around the world to raise awareness of the Holocaust and to promote peace and understanding.

Bronisław Huberman was a true hero. He risked his life to save thousands of Jewish musicians from the Holocaust. His story is a reminder of the power of music to heal and inspire, and of the importance of standing up for what is right.

Further Reading

• Bronisław Huberman Institute
• Huberman Orchestra
• Bronisław Huberman: Child Prodigy, Virtuoso, Hero

Bronislaw Huberman: From child prodigy to hero, the violinist who saved Jewish musicians from the Holocaust (The Groundbreakers Book 1)

by Peter Aronson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2994 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	58 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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